Good morning, Hickory.

North Carolina DEQ identified 20 former landfill sites in Burke and Caldwell for potential contamination tests; three of these sites rank among the state’s top 100 high-priority areas in 2026 (down from five last year).

Hickory City Council will consider awarding a $464,570 contract for Miracle of Hickory Park improvements on Tuesday, Oct.

20 at City Hall. The project will add parking, accessible routes and restrooms, a shaded pavilion, and an accessible stage, with T.P. Howard’s Plumbing Company identified as the lowest bidder.

Today at 8:30 a.m., a private contractor will close 15th Avenue Place SE from 19th Street Drive SE to 21st Street Lane SE for sewer tap installation, with work expected to finish by 5 p.m. tomorrow.

Hickory City Council will review a 10-year priority-use deal with the Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association for five Henry Fork River Park soccer fields and a total contribution of $375,000, with the meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow (City Hall, 76 North Center Street).